Geoffrey Wickham
Geoffrey Wickham
Geoffrey Wickham (pronunciation: Jef-ree Wick-ham) is a notable figure in the field of medicine and biotechnology.
Etymology
The name Geoffrey is of French and English origin, meaning "peaceful territory" or "foreign peace". Wickham is an English surname, derived from a place name meaning "homestead associated with a vicus" (Roman settlement).
Biography
Geoffrey Wickham is an Australian biomedical engineer and entrepreneur, best known for his significant contributions to the development of cardiac pacemakers. He co-founded Telectronics, the first Australian company to manufacture cardiac pacemakers, with Manny Waddell in 1965.
Related Terms
- Biomedical Engineering: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes.
- Cardiac Pacemaker: A small device that's placed in the chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms.
- Telectronics: An Australian company that specializes in the development and manufacture of cardiac pacemakers.
- Manny Waddell: Co-founder of Telectronics and a significant figure in the field of biomedical engineering.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Geoffrey Wickham
- Wikipedia's article - Geoffrey Wickham
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